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_________blank is a control method that removes microorganisms rather than inhibiting or killing them.

In general, most DNA viruses multiply in the host cell’s _____, while most RNA viruses multiply in the host cell’s _____.  

Choose the phase of the bacterial growth curve during which a bacterial population has the shortest doubling time.

All microbicidal agents are sterilants.

Viruses that infect bacterial cells are known as ________. 

Desiccation is a form of physical control of microorganisms that can be used in moist or dry forms.

Surfactants work by ____________.

Plant viruses also infect animals.

Which of the 3 stages of cellular respiration (A, B, & C in the figure below) can occur during anaerobic respiration? Select all that apply.   

A nurse is reviewing the medication record for a patient who has an elevated BUN/creatinine and a decreased creatinine clearance. Which of the following medication classes should the nurse identify as most concerning for this patient?